Women's Physical Performance Coach

Nottingham Forest Football Club; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club in Nottingham is seeking a Physical Performance Coach to enhance athletic performance and ensure players are prepared for their best on matchdays. This role involves setting elite standards for athletic development, collaborating with medical teams, and integrating physical strategies within the club's training philosophy. Candidates should have a BSc in Sports Science and UKSCA accreditation. The position offers a full-time contract with various perks including access to events, gym discounts, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to high street and gym discounts

Discount within Club shop

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• BSc in Sports Science or a related field required.
• UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) credential required.
• Completion of FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead Physical Performance for Women’s First Team.
• Drive innovative approach to athlete physical preparation.
• Collaborate with technical and medical teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BSc in Sports Science or related field

MSc in Strength and Conditioning or related postgraduate discipline

Tools

Performance database systems

Job description

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 22nd December 2025

The Perks of the Job

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Role Overview

Join Our Team as a Physical Performance Coach and play a pivotal, behind-the-scenes and on-pitch role in driving a world‑class, professional environment for our Women’s First Team. This role is central to enhancing athletic performance and ensuring players are fully prepared to perform at their best across training and matchday.

You will work at the core of our multidisciplinary team, contributing to all aspects of Sports Science and Physical Performance while also supporting operational elements that uphold elite standards. Your attention to detail, commitment to excellence and expertise in athletic development will help shape our high‑performance culture as we strive to progress into the Women’s Super League.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the Physical Performance, setting elite standards for athletic development and ensuring all processes, systems and interventions reflect a high-performance environment.
• Drive an innovative, forward‑thinking approach to physical preparation, developing robust, resilient athletes capable of meeting the demands of the modern women’s game.
• Work in daily partnership with the technical team to integrate physical performance strategies seamlessly into the club’s playing philosophy, ensuring training design aligns with tactical, technical and positional requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the medical team to oversee all return‑to‑performance pathways, delivering female-specific pre‑hab and rehab strategies that minimise injury risk and maximise player availability.
• Provide assessment‑led, evidence‑based interventions that enhance strength, power, speed, endurance and mobility, contributing to holistic player development and long‑term athletic progression.
• Lead the monitoring, management and interpretation of player load, using advanced data systems to support weekly training structure, long‑term periodisation and informed decision‑making across the Multi‑Disciplinary Team.
• Oversee and individualise programmes for players on loan, maintaining regular communication with loan clubs to ensure programme continuity and athlete welfare.
• Support and liaise with performance and medical staff of national teams to optimise player preparation, monitor training demands during international camps and reintegrate players safely upon their return.
• Maintain high-performance gym, rehab and pre‑hab environments, ensuring facilities and equipment meet elite standards and drive high‑quality training behaviours.
• Deliver impactful education workshops covering anti‑doping, physical preparation, performance behaviours and female athlete health to build player understanding, autonomy and professionalism.
• Maintain a comprehensive performance database and provide regular insights, reports and dashboards to coaching and medical staff, supporting individual development plans, reviews and long‑term projects.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• BSc in Sports Science or a related field
• UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) credential
• FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF) qualification or equivalent
• Completion of the UKAD Intro to Clean Sport course
• Completion of the FootballHER course
• Safeguarding Children and Adults training (completed before starting the role)

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, punctual and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Calm, efficient and adaptable when working under pressure or dealing with urgent changes
• Reliable and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and matchdays
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fully committed to upholding the Club’s values, standards and high-performance culture

Desirable Qualifications

• MSc in Strength and Conditioning or a related postgraduate discipline
• Additional S&C certifications (e.g., ASCA Level 2, CSCS) demonstrating advanced applied expertise
• BASES Accredited Sports Scientist or working towards accreditation
• Active engagement in ongoing professional development, including UKSCA CPD events, Women’s Pro Game CPD and relevant communities of practice

Forest For Everyone

At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully and reach their potential without barriers.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce. To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the recruitment process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit and support disabled people. We ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive and accessible to everyone and offer interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We provide reasonable adjustments at every stage from application through to ongoing support in the workplace.

Eligible applicants may apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme. The information you share about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act proportionately when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind‑overs. Failure to satisfy safeguarding requirements may result in the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination.

Health and Safety

We are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, you must take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others affected by your actions or omissions at work. You must cooperate with the Club’s health and safety policies and procedures and promptly report any concerns to your manager or health and safety team.